Northern Indiana's diverse weather patterns create unique driving challenges in Huntington, particularly along US-24 and State Road 5, where rapidly changing conditions can catch drivers off guard. Winter brings frequent snow squalls and black ice, while spring and summer storms can produce dangerous visibility conditions and flooding, especially near the Little River and its tributaries. These weather events significantly impact road safety, with particular concern for rural county roads where drainage issues can create hazardous conditions. Common weather-related factors include snow accumulation affecting traction on Broadway Street and Jefferson Street, dense fog near the Huntington Municipal Airport, and heavy rainfall causing flooding on Township Line Road. When evaluating accident claims, determining liability involves assessing whether drivers exercised appropriate caution given specific weather conditions, including proper vehicle maintenance such as functioning defrosters, adequate tire tread, and working windshield wipers.

Legal Rights and Considerations: Indiana follows a modified comparative fault system, allowing recovery of damages if a driver is found to be 50% or less at fault (Indiana Code §34-51-2). Under Indiana Code §9-21-5-1, drivers must operate vehicles at speeds reasonable for current weather conditions, regardless of posted limits. Insurance claims typically require thorough documentation of weather conditions at the time of the accident. Indiana's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the accident date (Indiana Code §34-11-2-4). Compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, property damage repairs, and pain and suffering damages. Weather-related accidents may also involve claims against government entities if road maintenance issues contributed to the crash, requiring notice within 180 days under the Indiana Tort Claims Act.

Weather conditions can cause all kinds of accidents. Good accident attorneys can help with various kinds of accidents and injuries - click the links below to get information from:

• Huntington car accident attorney;
• Huntington pedestrian accident attorney;
• Huntington motorcycle accident lawyer;
• Huntington truck accident lawyer;
• Huntington bicycle accident attorney;
• Huntington spinal cord injury attorney;
• Huntington brain injury attorney.

Related Resources:

• Huntington County Circuit Court (201 N. Jefferson Street)
• Huntington Police Department Traffic Division
• Parkview Huntington Hospital Emergency Services
• Indiana Department of Transportation - Fort Wayne District
• Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Huntington Branch
• Indiana State Police Post 22 (Fort Wayne)
• Huntington County Emergency Management Agency
• Indiana Department of Insurance Consumer Services
• Huntington County Bar Association
• Indiana Civil Justice Center
• National Weather Service - Northern Indiana Office

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